This Weekend's Top Events: May 9 - 11, 2014

All Weekend

Get a free tour of beautiful Asilomar State Park on Friday and Saturday mornings. The "Asilomar Ramble" provides all sorts of insights into Pacific Grove's coastal gem including its cultural history and tidbits on Asilomar Conference Grounds' architecture. Tours start at the Phoebe Social Hall at 9:30am. Call 831-646-6443 for reservations. Friday and Saturday from 9:30am-10:30am, 800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove. Free event.

Stand-up comedian Rocco Stowe is at Planet Gemini this Friday and Saturday for a hilarious act with special guest Chris Riggons. Stay afterwards for karaoke and dancing. Friday and Saturday at 8pm. 2110 Fremont Street, Monterey. $10.

Friday

Bring the kids to MY Museum for a meet and greet with Bosco the service dog. The six month old chocolate lab is currently in training to be a service dog for an autistic child through Pawsitive Service Dog Solutions. Come experience the joys of raising a puppy and his journey in making a "pawsitive" difference in a family's life. 3pm-5pm. 425 Washington Street, Monterey. Free with admission.

Saturday

The Monterey Rock n' Rod Festival continues today at the Custom House Plaza in Monterey. There will be hundreds of classic cars on display and live music from Terry Sylvester and Ron Dante. 10am-7pm. 4 Custom House Plaza, Monterey. Free to attend.

Surprise Mom a day early and bring her to Bernardus Lodge for Afternoon Tea. The event will feature live music in the garden and a savory buffet including scones, cucumber sandwiches and tea sandwiches. 2pm-4pm. 415 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. $75.

Sunday

Happy Mother's Day! Score some points with Mom this Mother's Day and pamper her in Monterey County. Perhaps some shopping, spa treatments or a Mother's Day brunch? Here's our round-up of some of the best Mother's Day brunches in the area.

Author: Allyson Ryan

As the Content Marketing Manager at the Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Allyson manages digital marketing and social media for SeeMonterey. If she's not taking scenic pictures around the county, you are likely to find her on the Monterey Bay Coastal Rec Trail, sipping wine in Carmel Valley, or hiking in Big Sur.